Suspense – Philomel Cottage (Orson Wells). ep61, 431007

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Orson Wells is back in this radio presentation of a short story by Agatha Christy.

A married couple spend their honeymoon in a jungle paradise. Memories of the last week in London begin showing up to ruin the picture, as the listener is clued in through flashback. A dark story of murder.

Back on the island, the young bridegroom shows signs of health problems. Threads from the beautiful tapestry of those honeymoon moments unravel. A diary is found. Secrets are out. Artificial fronts, and posturing spring into the relationships.

Where is all this going? This is a story by Agatha Christy, so you know murder has to be involved. As mistrust creeps in, desperation grows, suspense builds. Has this bride married a bluebeard? Will he be the type to abuse her? Will she end up dead?

Hysteria reigns, but all the plot twists aren’t in until the last moment.